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(B67.6) Echinococcus multilocularis infection, other and multiple sites
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155 777 in individuals diagnosis echinococcus multilocularis infection, other and multiple sites confirmed
3 832 deaths with diagnosis echinococcus multilocularis infection, other and multiple sites
3% mortality rate associated with the disease echinococcus multilocularis infection, other and multiple sites
Diagnosis echinococcus multilocularis infection, other and multiple sites is diagnosed Women are 25.34% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis echinococcus multilocularis infection, other and multiple sites
1 545 (2.7 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis echinococcus multilocularis infection, other and multiple sites
2 287 (2.3 %)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease echinococcus multilocularis infection, other and multiple sites - Men and Women aged 60-64
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 5-89
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-5, 90-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-1, 85-89, 95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-84, 90-94
Disease Features echinococcus multilocularis infection, other and multiple sites
Absence or low individual and public risk
Echinococcus multilocularis infection, other and multiple sites - what does this mean
Echinococcus multilocularis infection is a parasitic disease caused by the tapeworm echinococcus multilocularis. it is spread through contact with infected animals, usually foxes, and can affect multiple organs, including the liver, lungs, brain, and other sites. symptoms vary depending on the location of the infection and can include abdominal pain, fever, nausea, vomiting, and weight loss. treatment typically includes antiparasitic medications and surgery to remove the affected organs.
What happens during the disease - echinococcus multilocularis infection, other and multiple sites
Echinococcus multilocularis infection is a parasitic infection caused by a tapeworm. the infection begins when eggs of the parasite are ingested from the environment, usually from the feces of an infected animal. the eggs then hatch in the small intestine and the larvae migrate to other organs in the body, such as the liver, lungs, and brain. the larvae form cysts in these organs, causing inflammation, tissue damage, and organ dysfunction. if left untreated, the infection can be fatal.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Physical examination
- Imaging studies (CT scan, MRI, ultrasound)
- Serological tests (ELISA, western blot)
- Biopsy of affected tissue
- Molecular testing (PCR)
- Pathological examination
- Treatment with anthelmintic drugs
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce the severity of the infection and prevent further spread.
- Administering antiparasitic medications such as albendazole or mebendazole
- Surgical removal of cysts
- Chemotherapy with albendazole or mebendazole
- Immune modulatory therapy with interferon-gamma
- Radiation therapy
- Cryotherapy
- Antibiotics for secondary bacterial infections
- Regular monitoring of the cysts with imaging tests
- Regular follow-up visits with a physician
11 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Echinococcus multilocularis infection, other and multiple sites - Prevention
Prevention of echinococcus multilocularis infection, other and multiple sites can be achieved by avoiding contact with wild animals, wearing protective clothing when gardening, and thoroughly cooking all meat before consumption, as well as avoiding contact with contaminated soil and water. vaccination against e. multilocularis is also available in some countries.